Rabiu Ali, one of the most seasoned players in the Nigerian top flight, isn’t just basking in Kano Pillars’ thrilling 4-3 victory over Enugu Rangers in NPFL.
Instead, the veteran midfielder has his sights set on something bigger—turning that victory into a winning streak for the rest of the season after playing a vital role in one of the most memorable games of the campaign, Footballrover reports.
But what makes this win stand out, and how does Ali plan to keep the momentum going?
Ali’s contribution to the thrilling Matchday 7 fixture in Enugu cannot be understated.
The 44-year-old playmaker scored two crucial penalties, helping his team crush their opponents away from home.
While Ahmed Musa stole the spotlight with his direct involvement in all four goals, Ali’s calmness under pressure helped seal a crucial win for the Pyramid City side.
However, the Super Eagles star was quick to downplay his individual achievements, emphasising that his primary focus remains the success of Sai Masu Gida as a team.
He made it clear that personal glory is secondary to the collective success of his team, though he acknowledged that scoring is an essential component of ensuring victory.
“It’s not about me scoring, but about the team, Kano Pillars, winning game after game. But to win games, you must score goals. I’m happy to score goals that help Kano Pillars win matches,” he said.
Reflecting on the Rangers win, Ali described it as one of the highlights of the season so far and expressed his hopes for more such memorable moments in the games to come.
“And such moments include that in Enugu when we defeated Rangers. It was a very happy moment, not just for me but for the entire team,” he added.
His optimism is fuelled by the belief that Kano Pillars can build on their recent success and maintain their momentum throughout the campaign.
“I hope such moments come in all the remaining games of the season,” he concluded.
Rabiu Ali’s goal-scoring ambition continues
Ali has already found the back of the net four times this season. His first two goals came in the team’s dominant 3-0 victory over Ikorodu City on the opening day of the season.
With his brace against Rangers, Ali has now set an ambitious personal target of scoring 20 goals in the 2024/2025 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, while speaking to completesports.com.
Despite his individual aspirations, Ali remains fully committed to the team’s progress, hoping his goals will continue to fuel Kano Pillars’ pursuit of glory.
With more tough matches ahead, the veteran midfielder is determined to lead his team to even greater heights.
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